A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature/Ercildoun, Thomas of, or "Thomas The Rhymer"

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169056A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature — Ercildoun, Thomas of, or "Thomas The Rhymer"John William Cousin

​Ercildoun, Thomas of, or "Thomas the Rhymer" (fl. 1220-1297).—A minstrel to whom is ascribed Sir Tristrem, rhyme or story for recitation. He had a reputation for prophecy, and is reported to have foretold the death of Alexander III., and various other events.

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